I introduced the Transforming Education for the Future Act to rebuild our system of public education to meet the moment. That means providing a well-rounded education to all students, supporting teaching and learning so students become critical thinkers, and addressing socioeconomic barriers. This is what we need...

Masked unidentified ICE agents were caught on camera slashing car tires in Hillsboro. This is outrageous and I’m demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security.

I had a great time at Propel @PortlandStateU speaking with student innovators, researchers, entreprenuers, and faculty members. It was an honor to work with @SenRonWydenOre and @SenatorJeffMerkleyYT to bring $2 million to PSU to fuel science education and innovation in Oregon’s silicon forest.

It was great to be back at the wonderful Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Thank you to the National Parks Conservation Association and @RepDexterOR for the conversation about how we can keep fighting to preserve and protect the peoples' parks.

I spoke with local elected officials, business owners, and community organizations affected by delayed mail delivery in Astoria, and I visited the post office to try to get some answers. Mail service is basic infrastructure that communities need and depend on. I will continue to demand that USPS do better.

Everyone deserves accessible health care, and cuts from HR1 (Republicans’ Big Ugly budget Bill) are endangering Oregonians’ health care access and funding to places like CAP NW. I will keep fighting until Oregonians have access to the care they need with the safety and dignity they deserve....

I just conducted a Congressional oversight visit at the ICE processing facility in Portland with Rep. Maxine Dexter and Sen. Jeff Merkley. ICE is not making us safer and this surge is increasing fear in the community. I encourage everyone to make a safety plan and take care of each other. I will not stop advocating...

Everywhere I go in NW Oregon, I hear about the need for more affordable housing. I’m excited to support the work being done at Terminal 2, where several small companies are working with mass timber and other innovative housing production materials to lower costs and make homes more affordable, resilient, and...

Pittock Mansion is a wonderful part of Portland and its history, and a perfect place to check out views of the city and a Wildwood Crow! Find more crows across Portland at ohsufoundation.org/wildwood-follow-th...

We had a great visit at Portland Syrups, a thriving, growing business in Portland’s Central Eastside. Trump’s reckless tariffs and trade wars make things chaotic and expensive for businesses that export and import. I spoke with the company’s team to learn more about what they do and how policies affect local...

Some Oregonians have up to seen 5x increases on their student loan repayment plans. Oregonians deserve better than to struggle through massive student debt loans. Republicans have made it harder for people to pay off loans since their Big Ugly Bill took effect.

I chose to focus on a real problem: the SAVE plan is ending, and more than 7 million student loan borrowers may be affected. Students who still have remaining balances will see their rates increase up to five times what they were paying under the SAVE plan. This is unacceptable.

Scientists need to be able to conduct research without political interference. Trump’s policy to defund and restrict emerging bioscience leaves us less prepared to confront the next public health crisis and is driving researchers to other countries.

When a tsunami hits, every second matters when evacuating to higher ground. Advances in data modeling can improve evacuation routes, provide more warning time, and help design the buildings coastal Oregon needs to save lives.

AI is already shaping how students learn and how people earn a living, but federal rules and regulations to protect students, support workers, and enforce ethical standards do not exist. The companies building these tools don’t get to regulate themselves; we need clear rules and accountability for how AI is used in...

Innovations in disaster mitigation can save lives, but emergency responders and communities in crisis need data they can actually use. Preventing the next wildfire and keeping Oregonians safe requires coordination and clear information at every level.

Public schools should prepare students to be creative, critical thinkers who will succeed regardless of what path they take in life. But right now students and schools are facing new and complicated challenges, including digital distraction and generative AI. We need an evidenced-based plan that meets the moment....